As a CNC machinist... Lemmie tell you, Partially automated luxury space communism is the way to go if you still want an Artist along the way making sure that not all your products and machines come outta the same trough, and you can still Get parts to fix old machines.
You want it to happen? Go learn to Weld, form sheet metal or run a modern automated manufacturing machine. even a 3D printer.
Buy a junker craigslist special car and a bunch of harbor freight automotive tools.